In the center of Dublin's lively Temple Bar area
Six-minute walk to Dublin Castle
Simple, homey rooms, some with balconies and/or river views
Whirlpool bathtubs in some bathrooms
In-house Italian restaurant and bar popular with locals
Irish breakfast with vegetarian options available (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Special deals for hotel guests at a nearby public parking lot
Rooms and public areas can get noisy
Rooms are dated and some are in need of repair
Room temperature can't be individually controlled
Breakfast costs extra
Eliza Lodge is a small, mid-range property that appeals to partygoers looking to be in the center of Temple Bar's lively (and oftentimes noisy) nightlife scene. The 18 guest rooms are homey, if dated, with simple pinewood furniture. Some have views of Liffey River and the Millennium Bridge. Past guests have complained of loose shower taps and uneven laminate flooring, and rooms could use an update. Features are limited to free Wi-Fi and an Italian restaurant and bar that gets busy with locals. Irish breakfast is available for a fee. Travelers looking for a quieter stay may be better off at the Roxford Lodge Hotel, set in a charming Victorian townhouse.
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Scene
Small, family-run mid-range hotel with a party atmosphere
Family owned and operated by a father-daughter team, Eliza Lodge is set in a five-story red-brick corner building on a street facing the Liffey River. There's not much in the way of a lobby -- just a small reception desk -- but there is an Italian restaurant on the ground floor. The Italian Corner attracts lots of locals in the evenings. Many guests stay at the hotel because of its location in the heart of the lively Temple Bar nightlife district, and it attracts plenty of younger revelers looking for a party atmosphere rather than a quiet retreat. Most travelers staying here are couples or groups of friends.
Location
In the heart of the central Dublin's lively Temple Bar nightlife district
Eliza Lodge is located on a street corner overlooking the Liffey River and the Millennium Bridge, right in the lively Temple Bar nightlife district. Many of the city's tourist attractions are within walking distance, including Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, and Trinity College Dublin. Finding a pub or a bite to eat is easy and the area has plenty of other hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, and night clubs. Travelers looking for a quiet hotel should avoid this area, as it's the center of the city's nightlife and many of its bars remain open until the early morning hours.- One-minute walk to the Millennium Bridge
Rooms
Simple, cozy guest rooms; some with balconies overlooking the river
Rooms at Eliza Lodge are simple and cozy, but dated, with pine furniture. Some rooms feature lampshades, pillows, and bed runners in bright red, which add a burst of color, while other rooms have more somber black bed runners and silver-and-black polkadot curtains. The Penthouse, Executive, and Double Rooms add balconies with great views over the River Liffey and the Millennium Bridge. Amenities include kettles, irons/ironing boards, and either tube-style or flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms vary, and while Standard Rooms are fitted with cramped shower cabins, higher-category units have spacious whirlpool bathtubs. Hairdryers and soap are provided.Note that several past guests have complained that the laminate flooring tends to lift and is easy to trip over. Others have remarked on loose knobs in the shower that can be difficult to turn on. Room temperature is centrally controlled, so sometimes rooms feel too hot or too cold. Be aware that the hotel is in a lively bar area and that some traffic and street noise is inevitable. Past guests also report that the soundproofing between rooms is inadequate.
Features
In-house Italian restaurant, cooked Irish breakfast (for a fee), and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi
Features at Eliza Lodge are limited. A cooked-to-order breakfast is served in the bright, bistro-style Italian restaurant located on the ground floor, but it's not included in room rates. Options include Irish breakfast (with vegetarian options available), eggs, fruit salad, toast, tea, and coffee. The lunch and dinner menu features pasta dishes, pizza, and other meat-based main courses. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. While there's no on-site parking, the hotel has a deal on good overnight rates at a nearby public parking lot.
